Author: Mudslide

  • 2 for the wood this morning

    It was just the two of us this morning(House Party and myself) doing the morning wood around Rock and Roll this morning. House Party was moving along, I arrived a little before 6am, waited 5 minutes see if anyone else would arrive, then took off. A short session of 2 miles in 30 minutes, came back put the ruck away, grabbed the yoga mat to get ready for a stretch

  • Mudslide…..Southside

    It ended up being the same 3 from broga that followed up with today’s session(my first on a Saturday there). Last week….16 at the Iron Bridge, 8 at Rock and Roll. This week talk about a flip(24 at Rock and Roll versus 3). My mind came in with a plan A and B, today was plan A

    A little run around including shuffles around the posts near the play area then to the circle for WARMARAMMA (SSHs, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Cherry Pickers, Merkins, LBCs, then a stretch knee to chest each side). A short run up to the little pavilion for a triple check(Tricep Dips, Step-ups, run to the little fence and back). After that made our way to the pull up area where we did 4 rounds: pacer did 6 pullups, other exercises deep squats to the bench, plank walks on the beam. After that a lap on the dirt track, then made our way to the football field

    Time to get brutal…a nasty prostitute 4 corners: 10 diamond merkins, 20 plank jacks, 30 jump squats, 40 burpees. We were pushing hard, State Farm and I said the shirt is coming off. After that, some 50 yard pairs: walking lunges/bear crawls, bernies/regular run, regular run with cross jacks/side shuffles. Time was getting short, enough for one final triple check(with a small frog as a fan watching us): toe taps, side plank dips and run up the hill and back.

    Back to the flag for a final dead man hang, finish then numbers, names prayer lead by YHC to close out the session. I enjoyed being there, a lot more to have available plus there are spots I will use in due time. Check Slack for announcements the convergence upcoming on the 4th, homegrown half/10k 8/3(I believe I will be doing the 10k),

    Right now, I have the strength but the muscle endurance is not there. I saw something and working towards a goal: 100 Merkins, 100 squats, 20 pull ups (non stop). I am starting out small little by little working up but in 3-4 months time(will get it). The next time whether at Rock and Roll or Iron Bridge, I have a workout that will get us all…. Called the Road Warrior 5 different exercises totaling 750 reps. Have a good one and those coming to the convergence, see you there

  • Broga at Iron Bridge

    Time to welcome the broga sessions to a new spot. 3 of us graced the mats getting loose and ready for what’s to come a little later. Started on the ground with a little twists, them up for sun salutations along with lizard, half splits, Warriors 1 and 2, side angle adding single leg balancing with tree and straight leg extensions. State Farm and I can grab the foot and balance on the opposite leg(you will feel those leg muscles shake). EF Hutton grabbed his leg using the alternate hands under knee then extending it out. After 15 minutes, we were done time to get ready for the next part…..

  • The Humidity and Summer is back

    I called an audible at 525 in my head. I had an idea for something that had been in my head for a while yet with the number of people we had, it was best to save it for another time. 8 came out swing what I had in store for today. According to my Garmin, today’s workout was more recovery yet if you were there, it was 42 minutes intense and the last 3 chilled. Here we go:

    A little run down to the stop sign and back, then WARMARAMMA time(SSHs, Jazzercise, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Cherry Pickers, Merkins, LBCS, Alabama Prom Dates, then a little hip back stretch time to take off

    First up….a triple check with 8 we split into 2 4 man groups at the circle. Run up to Wilson’s place(I should have added 10 Monkey Humpers there), dorm at the bottom hand released merkins and reverse lunges. If we had more, from there we would have gone straight but at the intersection turned left

    The classic: DORA(100 Merkins, 200 squats, 300 LBCs) everyone was in high gear at that point it didn’t matter speed wise, we were putting in the work.

    A new thing I tried and will add it to future workouts there. Take the individual numbers on the mailbox, total it and do that exercise. From the top to the flag, there are 4 mailboxes so the 2 on the right(plank jacks) on the left(calf raises).

    To the coupon areas grab your rock of choice: we rotated the rocks doing a variety of exercises: presses, goblet squats, skull crushers etc. Nancy put it out there “off anyone calls burpees, there will beat rock in a windshield). No one did so the other half was up to the bars, 10 jerkinsn then back. With about 3 minutes left, back to the flag for a little broga, then a rarity where at 45 minutes we were done. Names, numbers, and a little prayer highlighted by Futon’s mom starting a new drug trial led by YHC to close things out

    I will put it out there… If you get winded or the heat is too much during a Q, please say something. we can take a little break or go to an area close by that will allow you to rest. If you need to take water or an electrolyte drink with you bring it. Remember, each time you come out it’s a journey for mind, body and soul. Have a good one see Slack for the latest news I will see you next time

  • Humidity, Sweat, getting ready

    Chaplain and House Party hit the trails on a little run, I did a little rucking prior to our broga session. Yes for those who have seen or hit my sessions, I do rock n broga(play rock music while getting loosened up). We started off a little cat and cow, a little beast pose(knees slightly of the ground pressing your hands to raise up). Turn started a little flow including a tweak to runners lunge(back foot flat on the mat). I think I got both Chaplain and House Party good with the extreme side planks (leg comes thru and it’s in the air) then we dropped to our six for some more stretching.

    The end is I like to hitp pigeon really get the hips worked as we get closer to the main workout. Close to 15 minutes we finished then recovered as we got ready for Florence’s workout. In yoga, a couple of things always can go further than what you think plus just that little gain or something loosening up or able to reach farther can be a plus(it’s a journey not a sprint). See you next time

  • Rock n Broga

    The timing was perfect….returned the big poles back then I needed to depart to get some broga in. A good turnout of 7 came over near the flag to stretch out and get ready for the main event. Started on the ground, twisting getting the back and midsection ready. Then sphinx, cat/cow down dog then time to go thru a couple of cycles.

    Today we really worked Warrior 2 into side angle. The one thing in yoga: there’s always somewhere else to go. I am able to bind once again, it takes time but there’s 3 different positions. After that was done hit the classic pigeon(poor touchdown, the mind and body was not working, so I got him into figure 4, I am sure he was thinking thank god. We finished out with a few minutes left, time to get ready for Big Rig

    A couple of things….when I am steady and doing yoga consistently, I feel good, moving a lot better besides the pole carry that the shoulders were not used to(felt odd just need more time to get that spot on the shoulders figured out plus my steps had to be choppy(kept kicking the person in front of me).

    Second when the new AO at Goyne Park gets going, I will split time between there and Rock and Roll. Get the new spot going, yet I will update where i will be so broga stays up no matter where. See you next time

  • Satan’s hill…..we laugh at it

    When I arrived this morning, I only saw Futon and Cookie there so what I originally planned was scrapped. A group of 8 under unusually cooler weather came out to see what i had in store(warning: content maybe harmful to those who are sensitive, viewer discretion is advised).

    Started out warming up(a little run down to the stop sign and back) yet one day we will run up the hill to the next entrance. A good WARMARAMMA(SSHs, Helicopters, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Merkins, LBCs) then a cross body stretch. Now let’s go.

    First part(with kettlebells and Cindy) a Dora with 100 swings, 200 ground presses, 300 squats. No question the legs were a little cooked after the squats so walk around for a moment, onto the next

    Second: band sprints to the weight(calling out directions). The thing is you partner with me, it’s like a bull see if you can hold on(poor Cookie).

    Next up, side shuffles to the weight with the bands. I picked up a new thing where at the max length with the partner, do a deep squat. It’s a great thing for not only the legs but core to brace yourself.

    The coup de grace: up the hill with the bands. A little twist going halfway Bernie style, then turn going the rest of the way forward. I have future ideas plus the circle area nearby need to use more

    Wrapping it up, some broga. Time was up, numbers names and prayer led by YHC to close the session. See slack for upcoming events(the main one tomorrow ROSIE’s 9 yearQ). A lot with the summer and kids now out of school. 2 cool things this week: get a chance check out South Park and the reaction from Lizzo cause they got her good. I saw as I was on my way home this morning a house nearby has a fenced in area, inside there’s an emu(I am not joking). I had something else in mind this morning, I scrapped it entirely I have ideas for ways to really ramp it up as we get more daylight early, more adventures to come. Have a good one

  • Finally brought it back

    After the rain last weekend, the weather finally gave us a break to not only get the sun but the Saturday broga back again. 5 came out on a humid morning which helped to get the muscles loose. I definitely heard some grunting which is fine(after a while, that will change). Side bends, dead man hangs, little plank work, up and down dog, Warriors 1 and 2, triangles, side angle, pigeon etc was the order for today

    I like to call it Rock and Broga(like the rock music playing) a playlist I created a long time ago. Hope everyone feels better, see you next time

  • Small setup before Broga

    Others went for a ruck, I then a little later Posh did a kettlebell complex 4 different exercises: presses, rows, goblet squats, and swings. Starting at 10…. Competing each round then a small lap run back, then to 9 etc. The idea: work on the benefits plus get the exercises correct: Each one from what I was doing before to now making a change for the true benefit. Example swings can be something where you just do a certain number to cranking up the reps and be a true cardio killer.

  • Flex Friday…. No, Killer Friday

    After ending another week with Amazon, come home take a nap then get up to honor my commitment of the Q. A hard working 13 came out and perhaps I’m should star or put something beside my name to indicate that come at your own risk. I knew that I was going to have something that brings it(no doubt). Let’s highlight….

    Started out with a WARMARAMMA (SSHs, Don Quixotes, Imperial Walkers, Ukrainian Soldiers, Copperhead Squats, Merkins, LBCs plus a little stretching(Parker loves it, fact he gets a little PTSD). After that, it was time for the main feast

    Part 1: triple check of Tricep Dips, Plank Walks around the little island, run to the curb and back. This was a set up for what’s to come

    Part 2: Dora(bringing a lot of pain) with 50 Hollow Body Rocks, 150 Merkins(band behind the back), 250 Suitcase Squats(with the bands), 350 LBCs(with the bands). The runner goes down to the trail, to the gazebo turn then return back. Taziki and Rudy were racing each other, they were in the zone. The Merkins with the bands(starting out they are fine but then it rises up and gets you).

    Next, there’s 4 corners, now add a sadistic 4 corners at Satan’s Hill. Starting out in the lot with 25 plank jacks, up to the top of the hill for 50 Carolina Dry Docks, down the hill to the bottom for 75 Monkey Humpers, turn back to the lot for 100 2 count toe taps. Taziki and I pushing hard up to the last part.

    I know that we were coming to the end, so a little broga to close things out. A lot of groans yet the muscles were warm, feeling looser. Hit the 45 minute mark, time called. Numbers, names, announcements and prayer led by YHC to close things out

    Prayers out to Parker(soon to be adding another addition to the family soon). A pleasure to get out there today, weather was perfect plus had both Roth and Hagar Van Halen playing. Did I go back to sleep after a little breakfast (YES), for me to simply get out to whatever Q I can make feels great plus it’s therapeutic. A chance to say hi and have some mumble chatter with the guys help plant good vibes thru the body. If you’re coming to RNR tomorrow, see you there